Mumbai vacation

Mumbai is full of colonial buildings, the most representative being the grand central station, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria station). It is the heart of the railway network and a symbol of the colonial era with

A week in Mumbai just isn't enough to get to know the city properly. But if you spend three days enjoying an Indian wedding in the company of your family, you're sure to find it a worthwhile experience. My first trip to India came

Elephanta Island is a small island with famous cave temples and lots and lots of monkeys. You can catch a boat to Elephanta Island on the piers next too the Gateway of India, which I'd recommend because the boat trip also lets you

Known as the Hanging Gardens, these beautiful gardens are situated atop Malabar Hill. They were built in 1881 and its real name is Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens. Hedges of these gardens have animal shapes, there is also a children's area

Amid the chaos, noise, cars and pollution in central Mumbai, you can find a silver lining of peace. Next to the University of Mumbai and recognizable by the clock tower, are the famous "maidan". The word means "field" and they are

The great passion for Indian cricket is undoubted. It's played in every corner of the country. People play everywhere from very small leagues, all the way up to federated organized leagues. The number of chips in the federation is

Hundreds of people, called "dohbi", who belong to one of the lowest Indian castes, are involved with this work. The craft is passed down from generation to generation, creating a cycle that is difficult to break out of. Clothes are

There are at least two points of interest worth visiting in Malabar Hill, a hill 50 metres above the sea. There's a Jain temple with white marble and embossed silver doors, and the haven that is the Hanging Gardens. You have the

If you are interested in charming historical things, then here you can admire a masterpiece of art dating back to the time of French colonialism in India. The University of Mumbai has a tower that dominates the campus. It's not as

This boardwalk is situated in the "now famous" Colaba neighborhood. People come to walk around here, to see historic buildings, the India Gate, and now more fashionable than ever the " Taj Mahal Palace & Tower ". here is where people

100 metres long and 40 metres wide, this is one of the oldest places in Mumbai, surrounded by small Hindu temples where the faithful make their offerings and ceremonies. It's a different city within Mumbai itself.

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This is a Belgian coffee chain that has a branch in Mumbai, with a great location next to the Gateway of India. It has the same decoration as its other branches have. It's a good place for coffee and light meals (salads, sandwiches),

It's a cafe, well, in reality it's a restaurant rather than a cafe as we know them. It's a popular place in Mumbai, that's mostly visited by foreigners. The service is super fast. That day they didn't serve alcohol, but they should be

Open every day of the week from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., this place is part of the Mars group. It began its career in Mumbai in 1968, but this exact restaurant was opened in 1994. It gets pretty crowded because the location is great-

Pratap Lunch Home is a restaurant in the Fort District in the south of Mumbai. I really recommend the spicy prawn and chicken curries. For dessert, try a traditional Gulab Jamun. The restaurant itself is clean and bright. It is busy,

Cafe Paradise is a popular, local restaurant in this Muslim neighborhood on the edge of the Chor Bazaar, near the end of the famous "Mutton Street." It's a small air-conditioned room with a (very) low ceiling and a jug for you to wash

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The Taj Mahal Palace was opened in December 1903 by the wealthy businessman Tata and has become the go-to hotel for visiting heads of state and dignitaries ever since. The building itself is stunning and the pool area is

This is a large hotel with 287 rooms and a commercial gallery, through which it connects to the Trident Hotel. It's on Marine Drive, a long promenade in a lively area south of the city. It was remodelled in 2010, following the

From the door of my hotel I saw this - some taxis, some vans, stalls and people here "pa yá". At least it was clean, something that you'll have to be alert for in almost all hotels and mid-priced hostel, in Bombay hygiene leaves much

A good hotel, very popular with tourists (better to book a long time in advance). It has an excellent location: you can walk to the main attractions in South Mumbai, like the famous Victoria Station, the Gateway of India and the Taj

It's difficult to find a hotel in Colaba without tearing your hair out, as you'll be accosted by PR types looking to earn a commission. Therefore, I strongly recommend this place to anyone on a modest budget. It's clean, with shared

The Taj Wellington Mews Luxury Residences is situated in the city of Mumbai and looks fresh and modern due to its recent opening. This hotel is situated in the center of the city, and in a nice residential area where you can access

The magnificent hotel has amazing service and treatment facilities. On one side of the hotel there are magnificent views of nature and on the other ..... millions of slums, the most common in this city. The failure of this hotel, the

You'll find the Tunga Paradise hotel in Mumbai, just 15 minutes from the international airport and very well connected via major routes of movement and access. This is a superior 3 star hotel specially designed for guests who decide

This hotel was built in the year 2000 and it's the first of its kind in all of Asia. This is a hotel committed to environmental responsibility, not only in operational practices, but also during its construction. It's ideal for those